Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I starch before only if I feel the fabric needs it. I do not wash my fabric when so many quilters do. Knock on wood, I have never had a problem. I do test suspicious fabrics. GOOD LUCK !!! :)
I always wash my fabric first: Like today OHHH I had a wine colored 100% cotton and it sure was a good thing I washed it, because it faded Big Time. I put about a capful of vinegar to the water to set it and rinsed until the water came clear. This was $5.99 fabric:::